Criminal Justice Spotlight

The Southern University Criminal Justice Club was established in 1993 and open to more than 700 Criminal Justice majors at Southern. With this program, undergraduate students can prepare for careers in law enforcement, court administration, victim services and corrections. Many use this degree to advance into law school and graduate programs.
Organization President Tywond McGee, a senior from Amite wants to “move the club in a positive, prosperous and productive direction.” McGee strives to focus on helping the local community. “I want to create unity among students and bridge the gaps between students, faculty and community,” McGee explained.
The club is starting a “Save Our Community” campaign, the purpose to provide resources to local elementary and middle schools through fundraising methods.
“We want to provide children with school supplies, such as pencils, paper, notebooks and backpacks,” said McGee.
Eugene Williams, a graduate student and assistant to President McGee, says the organization “offers Criminal Justice majors many internship opportunities.” The Nation Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), is a membership group of primarily African-American law enforcement, CEOs and command level officials in local, state, county, and federal government. The Criminal Justice Club offers internships with NOBLE, as well as opportunities to work with the Democratic Party.
Membership is open to all Criminal Justice majors.
The Criminal Justice Club, in collaboration with the Southern University Black History Club, will host a Movie Night today at 6:30 p.m. in the John B. Cade Library on the second floor, room one.